Hyper-V Frequently Asked Questions

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Question:

What is Hyper-V?

Answer:

Hyper-V is a thin layer of software between the hardware and the Operating System (OS) that allows multiple instances of an OS to run, unmodified, on a single physical server at the same time. Hyper-V allows you to create a multi server solution, without the cost and overhead of multiple servers.

Question:

What are the benefits of Hyper-V?

Answer:

Hyper-V allows you to run multiple servers, called virtual machines, on a single hardware server. Each virtual machine can be custom built using almost any operating system (Windows, Linux, 32 bit, 64 bit) and the software you choose. As a developer, you can create test environments on the fly to test your applications. Hyper-V allows for quick and efficient of your business by creating additional virtual machines as you need them. Hyper-V also allows you to reduce overhead by consolidating your physical servers into virtual machines.

Question:

Am I responsible for licensing on each VM?

Answer:

Licensing requirements will be based on the applications you are running on each VM. The Hyper-V server runs Windows Server 2008 Data Center edition. This edition allows you to create VM's with Microsoft operating systems at no additional charge. Licensing for additional applications are handled on a per application basis and may require you to contact the developer of the application for special licensing if you wish to install the application on multiple VM's.

Question:

How many virtual machines can I run on a single hardware server?

Answer:

The number of virtual machines you can run on a single hardware server will be based on two factors, the type of hardware in the server (processors, memory, disk space) and the applications (database, ASP.NET, ColdFusion, SmarterMail, etc) you wish to run on the server. The more complex the applications, the more resources the server will need. Our Sales representatives and server engineers will work with you to develop a Hyper-V solution that will fit your specific needs.

Question:

What are the minimum hardware requirements for a Hyper-V server?

Answer:

The exact hardware requirements for a Hyper-V server will depend on the number of Virtual Machines you wish to create as well as the applications you will be running. The following are the minimum hardware requirements:

• Dell PowerEdge 1950 Chassis
• 6 GB RAM
• 2 x 73 GB SAS Drives configured in a RAID 1
• Windows Server 2008 Data Center Edition